U.S. Girls - Free Advice Column

December 17 2013 // Magazine // Music Reviews

Album review by CJLO Magazine contributor Chelsea Woodhouse

Self-taught musician and vocalist, Meghan Remy's Free Advice Column is a four song EP that is courageous in both tone and melody. This brief selection is a collaborative effort between both Remy and Canadian hip-hop producer Onakabazien, who also worked together on the 2011 full-length album U.S. Girls on KraaK.

BVST Goes Santapalooza!

December 16 2013 // CJLO

For the second year in a row, Angelica turns over the reins of BVST to Mr. Santapalooza himself, Matt Kiernan, for the holliest, jolliest two hours of rare, vintage and newly released Christmas music. Kringle cats and dashing dames will delight in Santapalooza's carefully curated playlist of covers and originals, so slide on your slippers, spike your eggnog and tune in next Wednesday, December 18th from 7 to 9pm ET as BVST goes Santapalooza! Also, follow the Santapalooza project on Twitter @Santapalooza.

Metal Monday: Thrash Metal Needs Old Tones

December 16 2013 // Magazine // Features

Like many fans of heavy metal in the past decade or so, I was happy to see thrash metal enjoy a resurgence in popularity. There was a dark age that lasted for a number of years after the style's original decline in the early '90s, but the next decade saw a slow revival. Lots of bands reunited, new and talented thrash bands formed, and the audiences returned. However, I do have a pet peeve concerning many of the newer releases of thrash metal acts. Namely, I believe that new thrash releases all too often make use of the modern tones associated with metalcore styles when they ideally should not.

Ari Swan - Symphony Plastique

December 15 2013 // Magazine // Music Reviews

Symphony Plastique is the debut solo release by Montreal artist Ari Swan. This four-track EP, recorded with Jamie Thompson (The Unicorns, Esmerine), paints a beautiful aural space that includes percussion and various effects that yield an eclectic mix of sounds and rhythms. Swan's vocals and violin weave together nicely around the canvas of sound created by Thompson giving us tracks that are fun, playful and at times intricate; a true symphonic duet.

Policy this Saturday on Beat the World

December 13 2013 // CJLO

Beartooth - Sick EP

December 13 2013 // Magazine // Music Reviews

CJLO Artist Outreach Project Wraps Up

December 13 2013 // CJLO

After 12 months of hard work, the CJLO Artist Outreach Program is complete and our final compilation is available for public consumption for all you Montreal music lovers! CJLO would just like to take this opportunity to thank all the bands involved, it was excellent working with you all. We encourage you to check out their recordings and share them with all of your friends!  

We're Broadcasting Live from the Master School of Bartending Friday, December 20th

December 13 2013 // CJLO

Ho! Ho! Ho!

With the Holidays coming, want to boost your income and your social life? Join us at the Master School of Bartending on Friday, December 20th located at the corner of Guy and Sherbrooke and train to become a certified bartender or table server.  CJLO will be broadcasting live from the school and we'd love to see you there! We'll start broadcasting at 6pm with a mini-course from 6:30 to 8 and one from 8:15-9:45.

World Psychedelic Classics 5 - Who Is William Onyeabor?

December 12 2013 // Magazine // Music Reviews

If you have no idea who William Onyeabor is, you're not alone. The information available about him is unfathomable at best, but what I can tell you is that he is a Nigerian man of mystery. 

Tamaryn - Tender New Signs

December 12 2013 // Magazine // Music Reviews

There's something to be said for control, especially when you're making a full length record. In the case of Tamaryn's new release Tender New Signs, there is a very noticeable amount of deliberate choices made, adding up to a pleasant and varied experience for the listener.

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